Excellent location in Furano - A very traditional Japanese hotel style (tatami, bath style/time, breakfast). Quiet, Safe and you will enjoy the excellent fresh morning air....A very different style of enjoy..Excellent..!!!

Seng,
Malaysia

Very friendly family run boarding house. The owners speak only Japanese but are very friendly and helpful. They are very happy to run you up to town or to the ski slopes if that is what you need. Most of the clients are travelling workers sleeping in a dormitory. We stayed in a large, slightly tired Japanese tatami bedroom with a TV and a great heater. The location is great for the centre of town and close to shops and restaurants. VERY GOOD VALUE.

Andrew,
Australia

The owners were very sweet and welcoming - it's built in and around the family home so you really do feel like your staying in someone's house. I met so many friendly family members it was hard to know who the owners were! When we left, a very friendly fellow (possibly the owner?) offered a lift with our bags to the station which was very much appreciated.

Joseph,
United Kingdom

Basic homey accommodation, with make-your own futons, TV, and some clothes hanging space in the room. I stayed 2 nights travelling alone and felt safe and comfortable, though it seemed popular with bigger groups. I traveled in summer and it was very comfortable with the window opened a little. Easy flat walk from the Furano station. The host seemed a little flustered trying to explain the house rules in English but he did fine. He offered to drive me into the station in the morning, and when I asked how long it would take to walk to the cheese factory he said he would take me there, which was very kind. Also dropped me at the station when I checked out.

Cassandra,
Japan

More like hostel and ridiculous rules that only allow us to take shower within few hours.

Tong,
Singapore

We did enjoyed the Japanese style Breakfast. We can take shower anytime we want,only cannot use bathtub. It still alright for us. The owner are friendly. We did enjoyed our stay as well. Since we are driving,transport is not a problem for us.

Minshuku Mutsukari
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“Very friendly family run boarding house. The owners speak only Japanese but are very friendly and helpful. They are very happy to run you up to town or to the ski slopes if that is what you need. ”

Andrew
Australia

“The owners were very sweet and welcoming - it&#39;s built in and around the family home so you really do feel like your staying in someone&#39;s house. ”

Joseph
United Kingdom

“Basic homey accommodation, with make-your own futons, TV, and some clothes hanging space in the room. ”

Cassandra
Japan

“More like hostel and ridiculous rules that only allow us to take shower within few hours.”

Tong
Singapore

“We did enjoyed the Japanese style Breakfast. We can take shower anytime we want,only cannot use bathtub. It still alright for us. The owner are friendly. We did enjoyed our stay as well. ”

Su
Malaysia

“The owners are nice and the reakfast was interesting”

Leah
Japan

A 5-minute drive or a 15-minute walk from JR Furano Train Station, Minshuku Mutsukari offers simple Japanese-style rooms with free Wi-Fi. Guests can use the free-use kitchen to cook light meals and free parking is available on site. The property offers a free shuttle to and from Furano Ski Resort, which is a 10-minute drive away. To use the shuttle, reservations must be made at time of booking.

The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Slippers are provided for each guest and rooms come with a TV. Bathrooms and toilets are shared.

Luggage storage is provided at the front desk and a coin-launderette is on site. Japanese set menus are served for breakfast and dinner at the dining room.

Mutsukari Minshuku is a 15-minute drive from Farm Tomita and a 10-minute drive from Furano Cheese Factory.

This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more

What's a ryokan?

A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.

What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?

Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.

What's a kaiseki meal?

Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.

What's a yukata?

A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.

How should I wear a yukata?

First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.

What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?

Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.

What's standard bathing etiquette?

At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.

Why are tattoos not allowed?

While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.

Your stay will include:

Free WiFi
Dining area
Mountain view

Minshuku Mutsukari has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 15, 2013

House Rules
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Check-in

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type.
Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children 1 and older are allowed at this ryokan.

1 - 5 years

Can use an existing bed

FREE

Can use a crib
when requested

¥1,300 per child, per night

6 - 8 years

Can use an extra bed
when requested

¥2,500 per child, per night

9 - 11 years

Can use an extra bed
when requested

¥3,000 per child, per night

The maximum number of extra beds, cribs, and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

The Fine Print

Guests arriving after 17:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

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